Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 381 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
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A decent first step into the TRPG pond. While it lacks the serious tone and depth required for a diehard RPG lover, fans of the series and those looking for a laid-back comedy story will have lots of fun.
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Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart is a chibi-style strategy RPG where players collect and lead an army of game-referencing characters in turn-based battles. The "Lily System" allows characters to bond and unlock special abilities, while high definition visuals and challenging trap-filled maps make for a robust gaming experience.

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  • Play​station Vita
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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 381 reviews
story47 positive mentions
grinding36 negative mentions
  • Surprisingly fun and complex tactics RPG with a variety of mechanics and map designs.
  • Charming character graphics and engaging story elements characteristic of the Neptunia series.
  • The game retains the humor and fanservice that fans of the series have come to love.
  • Frequent crashes and technical issues, including a lack of keyboard and mouse support.
  • Some characters are poorly balanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Repetitive gameplay with tedious grinding and long battles that can drag on unnecessarily.
  • story169 mentions

    The story in this game is generally viewed as serviceable, with some players finding it engaging while others criticize it for being shallow or repetitive. Many reviews highlight the humorous and lighthearted nature typical of the Neptunia series, though the self-insert character and certain plot elements may detract from the overall experience for some. While the narrative has its moments, it often feels like a vehicle for gameplay rather than a profound or compelling tale.

    • “The story is full of cute moments and funny dialogue (typical waifu stuff).”
    • “Great game with a lovely story.”
    • “The story is a unique take on the series and I personally really like the battle system.”
    • “The self-insert was too off, and the story just seemed odd; no explanation about the new characters from the start, we don't really know and we get frustrated.”
    • “Story is par for the course, anime girls prattling about their boobs for 40 minutes.”
    • “The plot is boring and lazy.”
  • gameplay107 mentions

    The gameplay of this title is a mixed bag, featuring a variety of mechanics and map designs that some players find enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive, slow, and lacking depth. Technical issues, such as crashes and poor balancing among characters, further detract from the experience, leading to frustration for many. Overall, while there are elements of fun and strategy reminiscent of other tactical RPGs, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it a hit-or-miss for players.

    • “Runs absolutely wonderfully on my modern machine, and I really love the Disgaea-inspired gameplay they gave to the Neptunia franchise.”
    • “As it turns out, it was actually enjoyable and now I am going to 100% the whole game because I really enjoyed the gameplay and the characters as well... I recommend getting this game and trying it out for yourself.”
    • “Yes, it's like any other tactical RPG, which isn't a bad thing in particular as the gameplay is still very fun and enjoyable.”
    • “My gameplay experience was marred by recurrent crashes, particularly during crucial moments like cutscenes before or after battles.”
    • “Super repetitive gameplay with little to no strategy needed in order to progress compared to the average JRPG strategy game.”
    • “The main issue in this game is on the gameplay mechanics that are poorly implemented and I didn't really enjoy.”
  • grinding37 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly when aiming for 100% completion. Achievements and side tasks often require significant time investment, leading to frustration, especially in a turn-based strategy context where gameplay can feel slow and drawn out. While some players enjoy the grind typical of the Neptunia series, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making it a challenge primarily for completionists.

    • “Besides that, the achievements in this game are more grindy than usual, and considering the tactical style of gameplay, despite having completed a lot of other Neptunia games, I don't feel the motivation to play to 100% and probably never will.”
    • “Personally, I don't mind having to grind in most RPG games or in most other Hyperdimension games to an extent, but just the idea of having to constantly grind and replay the same missions in a slow-paced turn-based strategy game just to earn 100% achievement completion or bypass certain grind walls feels mind-numbingly tedious.”
    • “The grinding is real in this game if you want to 100% the achievement list, and those wishing to complete the game fully might have a bad time grinding.”
  • humor32 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely appreciated by fans of the Neptunia series, characterized by its formulaic anime-style jokes, self-parodying characters, and funny dialogue. While many find the interactions and voice acting, particularly by Melissa Fahn as Neptune, to be highlights, some reviewers note that the humor can become repetitive and frustrating over time. Overall, the game maintains the series' charm with cute moments and comedic elements, though opinions vary on its effectiveness compared to previous titles.

    • “I would recommend it for Neptunia fans or anyone who likes the formulaic anime-style humor and characters.”
    • “What pulls me in is the interaction between the girls and the funny dialogues.”
    • “This game is great; it's funny like all the Neptunia games are, and the chibi forms of all the goddesses are so dang cute!”
    • “Some achievements were not funny.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and often felt forced.”
    • “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly just silly puns.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the quality of the soundtrack while noting that it heavily recycles tracks from previous entries in the Neptunia series. However, several players criticized the mixing, highlighting issues with abrupt looping and jarring transitions that detract from the overall experience. While newcomers may enjoy the familiar tunes, long-time fans might find the lack of originality and poor mixing disappointing.

    • “Super Neptunia RPG was pretty awful in a lot of ways, but I enjoyed it because the art and the music were great, especially the music. I was reviewing the music on YouTube and I was like wow, this is better than the newer Neptunia games I've been playing, even better than the Ninja Wars game!”
    • “Great game and love the soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtracks and effects are perfect for the game.”
    • “The music was not cut to loop seamlessly - it's just a jarring stop and start over.”
    • “Most of the soundtrack is reused from previous games; though not a problem for newcomers, fans might feel a bit disappointed.”
    • “The music does not loop well, so it'll just restart abruptly in the middle of basically anything.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the charming chibi art style and its appeal to anime fans, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking quality. Although the character designs are considered cute and engaging, technical issues such as graphical lag detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as above-average but not groundbreaking, appealing primarily to dedicated fans of the series.

    • “The character graphics in this game are as interesting as the Neptunia Rebirth 1 game, because they both have clear and charming image quality and really spoil the eyes of anime fans.”
    • “Hyperdevotion has one of the biggest changes to the art style in the whole series and honestly, it's not bad.”
    • “+ Cute and awesome graphics with a good soundtrack.”
    • “With annoying, tedious gameplay and graphics 4 generations out of style, this is for super fans only.”
    • “1/5 the chibi art style makes the game look like sh*t.”
    • “I have so many problems with this game and I constantly see graphic lag in-game.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have experienced issues such as getting stuck in menus, enemies failing to move during battles, and frequent freezing, leading many to deem the game unplayable in its current state. Overall, the stability issues are a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The game still crashes and freezes.”
    • “I do not believe this game should be sold in its buggy state.”
    • “The PSVita version of this game was notorious for being plagued with game-breaking bugs and glitches, many of which resulted in crashes and other nonsense that made the game almost unplayable.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally criticized, with reports of inconsistent frame rates around 28-30fps, frequent stuttering, and occasional crashes linked to memory access issues. While some users note that restarting the game can temporarily resolve sound and performance drops, overall, the optimization appears to be lacking.

    • “Performance: well, it runs at a locked 30fps, but we all know where to go to unlock it.”
    • “Super optimized ported game.”
    • “It does run at a weird 28fps, so yeah, a lot of stuttering and there is no way to fix this or improve the framerate to 60.”
    • “Occasional crashing when selecting the disc development option due to a denied memory access bug, sudden sound disappearances followed by performance drops fixed only by restarting the game.”
    • “Performance: well, it runs at a locked 30fps but we all know where to go to unlock it.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Character development in the game series is criticized for being minimal, with some reviewers noting that while character designs, particularly Neptune's, are appealing, they lack depth and engaging growth. Additionally, the overall plot fails to captivate, further diminishing the impact of character arcs.

    • “Neptune's character design was more attractive as the main character, leading the company to choose her for most of the Neptune game series.”
    • “The character designs are cute and adorable.”
    • “The jokes are stale and character development is non-existent.”
    • “It's not just the character development; the main plot is also not interesting to me.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, with extra map boards and missions that provide changing rewards upon completion, encouraging players to revisit and grind for character progression. However, some users feel that there is little to no replay value, indicating a mixed experience.

    • “Plenty of replay value trying to clear the extra map boards.”
    • “+ They have replayable missions with rewards that change from the first time you beat them, giving you a reason to do it again (and a way to grind up any characters who may have lagged behind).”
    • “No replay value.”
    • “Plenty of replay value trying to clear the extra map boards.”
    • “+ They have replayable missions with rewards that change from the first time you beat them, giving you a reason to do it again (and a way to grind up any characters who may have lagged behind).”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the heartwarming elements, particularly in the noir simulation section, others note the overall low production value may detract from the emotional impact.

    • “+ The noir sim section was a very nice touch and in some way heartwarming, although...”
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